While working at car seat check events, I've noticed that lots of parents are trying harder than ever to use car seats correctly. In the past year, I've encountered more parents who have read the instruction book than I've seen in previous years. Everyone wants their baby to be safe. Sadly, even with increased effort, more than 80 percent of parents are using their child's car seat incorrectly in some way. Here are some tips to help you improve your child's safety on the road.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Protect Your Precious Cargo With These Car Seat Safety Tips While working at car seat check events, I've noticed that lots of parents are trying harder than ever to use car seats correctly. In the past year, I've encountered more parents who have read the instruction book than I've seen in previous years. Everyone wants their baby to be safe. Sadly, even with increased effort, more than 80 percent of parents are using their child's car seat incorrectly in some way. Here are some tips to help you improve your child's safety on the road.   Heather Corley Baby Products Expert Ten Ways to Make Baby's Car Seat Less Safe   A good way to get better at something is to learn what not to do! Here are a few common car seat safety mistakes that you could be making right now. READ NOW Car Seat Expiration - Why Do Car Seats Expire?   This has been a debate for at least the last decade and will probably be one for another decade. Yes, car seats expire, and it's important to stop using old car seats for several reasons.   READ NOW Car Seat Top Tethers - When To Use the Top Tether   If you can use the top tether, you should. Learn why this seemingly minor piece of the car seat can have major safety advantages for your child. READ NOW How Long Should My Baby Be in a Rear-Facing Car Seat?   Keeping your child rear-facing is one of the most important things you can do to improve car seat safety. The age recommendation for rear-facing has changed, and most of today's car seats allow for rear-facing well beyond babyhood. READ NOW Should Baby's Legs Touch Vehicle Seat When Rear-Facing?   If you keep your child rear-facing to the recommended age or longer, you'll probably encounter a lot of questions about broken legs or discomfort. Here's how to answer those concerned questions.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Why Children Need Grandparents • Can You Save Flood and Water Damaged Photos and Documents? • The Status of Grandparents' Rights in Oregon • Dear Birth Mom • 2016 Georgia Sales Tax Holiday Dates and Items Included • Grown and Flown: From 11th Grade Stress to College Success • How To Plan An Adoption Baby Shower • The Best Burp Cloths for Baby (And You) Advertisement About Baby Products  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Baby Products newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.